Rarely in a foot surgeons career does a surgical procedure come along that truly renders a better outcome and makes patient recovery easier. Almost always, the outcome is dependent on the surgeon performing the surgery. Although there is no procedure that can overcome poor technique there is now finally a new way to correct bunions…
So, one morning while taking your first step out of bed you experience severe pain of your heel. It takes about 10 minutes for the pain to subside. This scenario repeats itself every time you sit and then stand up again. These are the classic symptoms of plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is a flat…
So it’s that time of the year. Time to put on your prettiest sandals and get those nails painted. Some of you may have had your nails painted all winter (my wife still can’t explain why she does this). So let me ask you: After removing your nail polish after having it on for a…
Just one thing to point out before we unveil our recommendations: This list is not exhaustive but just remember that if the foot bed is flat and you plan on doing a lot of walking you’ll end up in our office 🙂 Birkenstock Love ’em or hate ’em their support is second to none. Not…
If you have ever had an ingrown nail then you know that it can be extremely painful and can cause serious discomfort. An ingrown nail can become red and swollen and if the nail punctures the skin then bacteria could get in to the wound and lead to an infection. Roxbury Foot & Ankle has…
The most common bunion corrective procedure performed in America and in my office is the Austin bunionectomy. It is also called a Chevron bunionectomy. Most bunions are easily repositioned with this procedure. Like all the surgeries, the results vary from near perfect to having to perform it over. Why? I will answer that later. The…
Many of us know an older individual who is a parent or the parent of a friend who’s sustained a fall. As most people are aware, the occurrence of a fall is a snowball of adverse events and health related problems. Every year, there are 3 million older adults who are treated in emergency departments…
Choosing a shoe is a process where we evaluate three basic criteria. Those are form, fit and function. For most of us form becomes a major reason for a shoe choice because, lets face it, nobody wants to wear ugly or un-fashionable shoes. Function is also important in that the shoes should properly support your feet.…
The term Orthotics, also known as orthoses, refers to any device inserted into a shoe, ranging from felt pads to custom-made shoe inserts that correct an abnormal or irregular walking pattern. Sometimes called arch supports, orthotics allow people to stand, walk, and run more efficiently and comfortably. While over-the-counter orthotics are available and may help…
The most common cause of pediatric heel pain is a disorder known as Sever’s Disease. This is not a disease but when named over a hundred years ago this is what it became known as. To make it even harder to remember its medical diagnosis is calcaneal apophysitis. This is an inflamed growth plate in…